Malonic acid, HOOCCH 2 COOH, a diprotic acid with pK a1 = 2.8 and pK a2 =

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Malonic acid, HOOCCH2COOH, a diprotic acid with pKa1 = 2.8 and pKa2 = 5.7, is titrated with KOH(aq).

(a) What is the pH when [HOOCCH2COOH] = [HOOCCH2CO2]?

(b) What is the pH when [HOOCCH2CO2] = [O2CCH2CO2]?

(c) Which is the predominant species at pH = 4.2?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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